Various reports citing experts claim that HD Kumaraswamy should have no difficulty in repeating history from his regular constituency Ramanagara. JD(S) sources have been cited in reports as saying that the real reason behind the JD(S) chief and former Chief Minister of the state of Karnataka's contest from Channapatna is rooted in a tussle within the extended family.

H D Kumaraswamy&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspBCCL

New Delhi: As the political events on Tuesday unfolded at a rapid pace in Bengaluru and Delhi, the Congress offered the Karnataka chief minister's post to H D Kumaraswamy, thus sealing the Congress-JD (S) alliance. The incumbent chief minister SIddaramaiah later submitted his resignation to the Governor. If Kumaraswamy does become the 'king' instead of 'kingmaker', it will be a massive achievement for the JD (S), which is unlikely to get more than 40 seats in the assembly.

Kumaraswamy, a former Chief Minister of Karnataka, contested from two Assembly constituencies -- Ramanagara and Channapatna-- winning both seats. JD(S) sources have been cited in reports as saying that the real reason behind Kumaraswamy's contesting from Channapatna was the denial of the ticket to his wife.

A popular leader, Kumaraswamy is known to make emotional appeals during poll pitches. Ramanagara has a significant Muslim population, which has been historically supporting the JD(S). While the Congress fielded Iqbal Hussain to attract the Muslim votes in Ramanagara, Kumaraswamy successfully kept the focus on trade and agriculture during his rallies.

While Kumaraswamy has carved out a distinct identity of his own in Karnataka politics, he also benefits from the positive image of his father and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda.

Kumaraswamy's sudden trip to Singapore after Saturday's voting fuelled speculation about the motive for the visit. Some sources told NDTV that he had gone to Singapore for secret meetings with unnamed politicians that may have been difficult to hold in Karnataka.